7th Gen ('06-'07): Tune up time !

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Aug 29, 2014 | 05:30 AM

#11

KillerB

Joined: Jul 2013

Posts: 122

From: Buffalo, NY

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Originally Posted by Hiroska

So this will be my first tune up on a car, ever, and I know its basically removing plugs and wires, but is there anything special i should know or anything I have to get? I remember some of my buddies using a socket to pull them out, but I dunno what size if for the monte carlo...Any help would be appreciated. And also.....

Im baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacccckkkk ;]

Standard 5/8'' spark plug socket will get the job done. I suggest removing the rear coil pack assembly, when doing the rear set of plugs. Waay easy after that is removed a few connectors and a 10mm socket. No need to remove front motor mount, this ain't no v6..

Aug 29, 2014 | 07:57 AM

#12

SSilver

Joined: Apr 2009

Posts: 379

From: Aurora, IL

Some people make things more complicated then they need to be. No need to remove engine mounts or tilt the engine. Be a Man and get your hands back there and do it. No special tools required. Just common sense and patience...

Aug 29, 2014 | 09:47 AM

#13

Hiroska

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Joined: Aug 2012

Posts: 1,062

From: Saint Louis, MO

lol Thanks fellas, parts come in wendsday, so ill do it then, Im gonna take my tools to the store today to get the right socket.

Aug 29, 2014 | 11:08 AM

#14

Mels SS

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Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 3,215

From: New Orleans

Make sure you put anti seize on the spark plugs on the install and Dielectric Grease for the wires. Also dont overtighten remember the heads are aluminum.